Economic Survey of Delhi 2020-21
Average levels of various pollutants, including PM10, PM2.5 and nitrogen dioxide, in Delhi last year were the lowest since 2014, according to the Delhi Economic Survey report. Government data also showed
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Gene discovery could yield gen-next 'super rice'
Washington: Scientists, including an Indian-origin researcher, have identified a set of genes that could be key to the development of the next generation of tough and disease-resistant 'super rice'.
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Gene find could be key to ‘super rice’ route
Scientists, including an Indian-origin researcher, have identified a set of genes that could be key to the development of the next generation of tough and disease-resistant 'super rice'. "As the Earth's
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Order of the National Green Tribunal regarding an acid plant causing air pollution, industrial area Bandka, Ujjain, Madhya Pradesh, 24/01/2022
<p>Order of the National Green Tribunal in the matter of Brajmohan Gehlod Vs State of Madhya Pradesh dated 24/01/2022.</p> <p>Grievance in the application is against the acid plant which has been established
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Africa: Gambia Among Six Countries to Lead Fight Against Aflatoxin
The Coordinator of the Partnership for Aflatoxin Control in Africa (PACA), Winta Sintayehu, yesterday disclosed that The Gambia has been selected among the six countries in the region to lead the fight
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Burkina Faso Abandons GM Cotton
Burkina Faso is phasing out genetically modified cotton. It says it produces a poor quality crop which fetches low prices. This hasn't stop other African states from using genetic technology, or trying
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107 Nobel Laureates just signed a letter slamming Greenpeace over GMOs
More than 100 of the world's leading scientists just took a major stand in the debate over genetically modified organisms (GMO), by penning an open letter to Greenpeace and others who actively campaign
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Greening the economy with climate-smart agriculture
This paper considers the intertwined challenges of food security and climate change, potential impacts of climate change on agriculture, and the impact of agriculture on climate. It further develops and
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Extreme levels' of Roundup are the norm in GMO soya
To accommodate high levels of Roundup residues in GM soya, limits were raised 200-fold - with no scientific justification and ignoring growing evidence of toxicity. What Monsanto calls 'extreme levels'
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Gujarat 5th in horticulture, up from 8th spot
The state government officials said that Gujarat in the overall horticulture production, which was ranked at eighth positions in the country in 2011-12, has jumped to the fifth spot. The horticulture
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Climate Change Is Happening Faster Than African Crops Can Handle It
Crop yields in Africa will nosedive ten years from now unless we can develop varieties that can better deal with climate change. Unfortunately, we’re not breeding those hardier varieties fast enough.
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Mexican judge bans import of fresh potatoes from United States
A Mexican federal judge banned the entry of fresh potatoes from the United States amid concerns that pests they contain may damage the environment, Mexico's Federal Judicial Council (CJF) said on Tuesday.
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Sri Lanka-Israel: MoU to expand agri cooperation
A Memorandum of Understanding for agricultural cooperation was signed between Israel and Sri Lanka yesterday at Taj Samudra Hotel, Colombo. The MoU was signed by Sri Lankan Agriculture Minister Mahinda Yapa Abeywardane and Israel Agriculture Minister Orit Noked . The two countries agreed to cooperate to achieve national and international goals of agricultural development, promote exchange of
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The ancient wheat species that could replace quinoa as the next 'super grain'
In restaurants and supermarkets, bread wheat reigns supreme and quinoa is the superfood du jour. But plant scientists want to re-introduce ancient grains einkorn, emmer and spelt. In the latest issue
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East Africa: Disease Still Ravaging Maize in East Africa
Arusha — East Africa is still struggling to eradicate the maize lethal necrosis disease (MLND), which has ravaged the crop in the northern regions of Tanzania and other East African countries since 2013.
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2019 Climate & Crop Report
<p>Geosys has been monitoring crops across the globe using industry-leading satellite and weather data for more than 30 years. Through the unbiased lens of data analytics, our team has evaluated the impact
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States should discharge responsibilities for agriculture marketing system improvement
The meeting of agriculture ministers constituted by the Central Government discussed in detail about ways and means for improvement in agriculture marketing sysem. Agriculture Minister of Maharashtra Shri Harshwardhan Patil chaired the meeting here today.
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27 Karnal villages reap benefits of eco-friendly farming
The concept of climate smart villages, which was adopted three years ago, has been successfully implemented in 27 villages of the district. By adopting eco-friendly farming amid the threat of global warming
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Demand for Bt cotton seeds sharply down
Nagpur: There has been a major dip in the demand for genetically modified Bt cotton seeds this kharif season. The seeds that were introduced by the US multinational Monsanto in 2002 have become mainstay